Red Sea

Seven oil tankers bound for Syria intercepted in Red Sea: PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Seven oil tankers bound for Syria have been intercepted in the Red Sea, with two of them being targeted in “terrorist attacks”, said the country’s Prime Minister Hussein Arnous.

Iran Navy to resume Red Sea missions: Top General

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy will resume its missions in the Red Sea, said the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri.

Iran reacts to oil tanker explosion in Jeddah port

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – In a reaction to the Monday explosion of an oil tanker at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah, the Spox of the Iranian foreign ministry said Iran rejects any act of sabotage against maritime safety and freedom of intl. trade.

Iran Navy keeping an eye on ‘insecure’ Red Sea: Cmdr. Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. that the Navy is keeping an eye on the Red Sea as an ‘insecure’ body of water.

Yemeni Ansrarollah fighters seize Saudi-coalition ship in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Yemeni Ansarollah movement said Mon. that their forces have seized a ship belonging to the Saudi-led coalition that is waging a war on the country.

MP says naval forces should accompany Iranian vessels in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – A member of Parliament pointed to Friday’s attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea, saying that the country's naval fleets should accompany and support the Iranian ships in the waters.

‘Acts of mischief’ in international waters not to go unanswered: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani vowed response to destabilizing moves in international waters, adding that Iran has found clues about the Friday’s attack on one of its oil tankers in the Red Sea.

NITC says blast-hit Iranian tanker heading towards Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) announced that SABITI Oil Tanker which was hit by explosions in the Red Sea on Friday is sailing towards the Persian Gulf, Shana reported.

Sabotage acts against Iranian oil tankers in Red Sea not new: FM spokesman

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman reacted to Friday’s explosions on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea.

NITC CEO:

No country helps Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) Nasrollah Sardashti said on Fri. that no country helped Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea after the accident happened for the tanker.

Explosions hit Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Two explosions hit the Iranian oil tanker SABITI operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) near the Saudi port city of Jeddah.

Iran tanker ‘HELM’ breaks down in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) reported Wed. that one of its oil tankers, identified as HELM, has broken down in the Red Sea, adding that the crew are safe and repairs are underway.